A Nurse Out Where

This week we meet Clinical Nurse Consultant Anouke Jaanstie who is the cancer care coordinator for Central Western Queensland. Anouk talks about her desire to live the lifestyle and nursing helped get her there. She also speaks of her unique role that is not so well known in metro areas and how this provision of specialist care brings opportunity for community to remain closer to home. If you want...

This week we meet Nursing Director Jane O'Shannessy who talks about breaking the barriers to going remote by finding a balance to having the skills and knowledge and also allowing some learning to happen 'on the job'. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes a...

This week we meet Nurse Unit Manager from Palm Island - Kevin Gounder. Kevin talks about the importance of adaptability and taking each experience as your own - without anyone else' bias.  If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social med...

This week we meet Registered Nurse Devi Dobe who talks about her passion for Indigenous Health and Rural and Remote Nursing was set in at an early age growing up around Indigenous Communities. While she takes short contracts into rural and remote communities to find a balance, she says she "never feel more alive" than the moment you land in a remote community. If you are interested in more informa...

This week we meet Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services for Western Australia Country Health Service, Deirdre Murphy. Deirdre talks about her travels from the UK to Australia and how once you work to your strengths you can achieve amazing things with incredible opportunities. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact...

This week we meet Registered Nurse Victoria Carr who talk about exploring Australia as well as challenging your clinical skills. She also makes mention of the importance of a @ YETI . (This is not a paid advertisement - we receive no royalties from Yeti, but happy to accept if they're offering :)). You can continue to follow her adventures on her Instagram page Rural First Aid (@rural.first.aid) ....

This week we meet clinical nurse Janelle Baihn AKA "Whoa Nellie" who talks about some of the lessons learned along the way. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram - htt...

This week we meet Nurse Practitioner for home therapies Vicki Nebbia. Whilst Vicki is based In Townsville her role covers THHS, CWHHS and NWHHS home dialysis patients.  If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https...

This week we meet Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner, Adjunct Professor Shelley Nowlan to discuss development of the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Pathway. The framework is open for consultation through various professional networks and I encourage you to read more and have your say. Go to: https://consultations.health.gov.au/healt.../nrrngframework/ for more information. If...

This week we meet Nursing Director Meaghan Trovato who reminds us all of the importance of looking after yourself as well as the patient. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere I...

This week we meet Nursing Director Karrie Long. Karrie talks about how building a broad foundation in nursing through working in rural and regional areas had guided her professional development and built skills that she uses every day. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow f...

This week we meet Registered Nurse Caitlin Duffie, who in just 3 years of nursing took the opportunity to work in remote Central Western Queensland and decided to stay a little bit longer. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: F...

This week we meet Craig Cameron who talks about his passion for living and working in rural areas led to nursing and how these opportunities come from having confidence in yourself to say yes. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social medi...

This week we battle through some difficult internet connects to yarn with Mark Goddard. Mark is a program coordinator for the Western Queensland Primary Healthcare Network. Marks reflects on although you may live and work in small country towns where everyone knows you - it works both ways. Here's a link to Paul Sayer's "Howling at the moon" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/705723.Howling_at_th...

This week we meet ADON and Nurse Practitioner Frank Grainer who talks about finding you connection with community to build resilience in rural and remote nursing. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.face...

This week we meet Student in Nursing Emily Causer who talks about why she chose not only nuring, but rural and remote nursing as her preferred career path having lived in rural and remote areas. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social me...

This week we meet 2 incredible nurses, twin sisters Rochelle and Jasmine Picton. They talk about their desire to diversify their careers from the beginning and not be pigeon-holed into one specialty.  If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates o...

This week we meet Diabetic Educator and Nurse Practitioner Tracy Sekac from Weipa. Tracy talks about her initial hesitancy to go remote and then her love of culture after deciding to fully immerse herself and her young family in remote island living. Tracy also has a cheeky plug and recruitment to her facilities.  If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a gue...

This week we meet Genevieve Free, currently a registered nurse at Rockhampton who started her career as a remote nurse as a graduate in Central Western Queensland. Genevieve talks of her curiosity leading her path to cardiac specialty.  If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to fo...

This week we meet Professor Sabina Knight OAM who reminds us that while remote area nursing is an incredible opportunity, it's not a tourist destination - it's about providing the best care with the right resources in a timely manner making a real difference in people's lives. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseout...

This week we meet Director of Nursing Emma Gordon from Wallumbilla Community Clinic. Emma talk of the resilience of the community and how you manage to work with what you have and learn from your supportive colleagues. If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social m...

This week we meet multi award winner including the "Living Legend" recipient Francis Acquah. Whilst not necessarily your typical rural and remote nurse in Australia, Francis has a strong interest in Trans-cultural Psychiatry including counselling and advocacy for refugees and immigrants, especially within the African community in Australia.  If you would like to learn more about Francis' char...

This week we meet Remote Area Nurse Geordie White. Geordie talks to us about learning from your mistakes. If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Web...

This week we meet Registered Nurse Kat Humphreys who came to nursing later in life, and has fallen in love with the professional and personal opportunities found in rural and remote nursing. If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www...

This week we meet Chris Bertolo who gives some insight into family life relocating to rural and remote areas as well as the importance of clinical assessment skills. If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwh...